Outdoor Educator

This Outdoor Educator (OE) plays a key role in delivering nature-based, student-centered programs that connect students, families, and community members to each other and to the land. This position supports a range of programs offered by Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center including Outdoor School, Living History, High School Recruitment and Leadership, Middle School Programming, and customer service and educational programming for visiting rental groups.

The OE mentors high school leaders, facilitates hands-on learning for participants, and ensures the safety and well-being of all participants. Outdoor Educators are assigned responsibilities during Outdoor School, Cabin Team, or Trail Team but are expected to be flexible in their responsibilities and scheduling depending on program needs. Some OE responsibilities may include overnight supervision and on-site housing. Each program has a different set of weekly hours.

This is a 6-hour-a-day position. Additional hours can be added during Outdoor School and other programs as needed.

• Deliver nature-based, student-centered programs that connect students, families, and community members to each other and to the land.
• Support programs offered by Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center including Outdoor School, Living History, High School Recruitment and Leadership, Middle School Programming, and customer service and educational programming for visiting rental groups.
• Mentor high school leaders, facilitate hands-on learning, and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Be assigned to Outdoor School, Cabin Team, or Trail Team with flexibility in responsibilities and scheduling based on program needs.
• Some duties may include overnight supervision and on-site housing.
• Work hours vary by program; typically 6 hours per day with additional hours during Outdoor School and other programs as needed.

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